Crispy Cranberry Brie Bites
These easy holiday appetizers feature flaky puff pastry filled with melted brie and tart cranberry sauce, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying sweet and savory bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 35-38 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz young soft brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- Whole berry or smooth jarred cranberry sauce
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
- Melted butter (optional, for brushing after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets slightly to smooth creases, then cut each sheet into four equal squares (8 total).
- Place a small amount of cranberry sauce (about 1 teaspoon) in the center of each pastry square.
- Top the sauce with a cube of brie cheese.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or sealed pocket, pressing edges firmly to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
- Place pastries on baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Keep the pastry cold until baking to ensure flakiness. Do not overfill to prevent leaking. For convection ovens, reduce temperature by 25°F. Can be frozen unbaked and baked from frozen, adding a few minutes to cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 4
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